Looking for a good sharpener

Asha'man

Asha'man

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I'm looking for a good sharpener for plain-edged blades. As I accumulate knives, I'm going to need a good sharpener. Any suggestions for someone on a budget? Thanks!

Asha'man of the Black Tower
 
Asha'man,
Go for a Spyderco sharpmaker 204.
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Mazrim Taim
 
I absolutely agree with bteel. Go for the 204. It's available on the net for about $50 to $55 range.

Dick
 
Check out Bayou Lafourche for the Sharp Maker for $ 42.49.

Later on, you may want to read the Bladeforum FAQ to understand what happens when you sharpen a knife. You can pick up equipment to sharpen freehand, especially when a knife needs reprofiling. But the Sharpmaker will get you started, and will maintain most knives almost effortlessly.
 
I would go with the sharpmaker it's easy to
use and will sharpen just about any steel type.I took the advice of the forum and they were bang on,reasonably priced too, even with
crappy canadian dollars.
 
Edge Pro, but make sure you get the upgrade set if you get the Apex model. I feel really dumb for having sold mine. I really miss it. Best sharpening system I ever had.

[This message has been edited by Comrade Chang (edited 04-14-2001).]
 
Asha'man,

The Spyderco 204 is great for keeping a razor edge on your blades, but if you've got some serious sharpening to do, or you'd like to reprofile that edge from a 30 deg. to say 25 or 20, then follow Comrade Chang's advice and save up some money and get the Edge Pro system. Chang would definately be the expert on edges with the fine cutlery that comes out of his custom shop!
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What's the next new item, Chang? I got the Apex with the additional stones, and it is awesome. I already had a 204, and a Lansky, but I've retired the Lansky pretty much now. The 204 doesn't go away, since you really need the ceramics to just bring that edge back without losing very much steel.

Hank
 
I would skip the kits in favor of a set of DMT bench stones, a guide from Razor's Edge and a good book on sharpening, either Razor Edge's or one available from Lee Valley Tools. DMT diamond hones seem to last about forever.
 
I bought the sharpmaker 204 and I think it is perfect for people with little skill or patience... it is, however, not very suitable for reprofiling edges, the medium stones are just too slow... at the moment I am thinking about a DMT diafold...
but for maintaining an edge without much skill and effort it is a very good system...
 
Okay, it seem like the Spyderco 204 is the best rated sharpener. $50, though. Hmm... Well, I'll think about it. If it's the best, then it'd be worth it, I reckon. Thanks for all your help!

Asha'man of the Black Tower
 
Oops, reading through replies again: to Paul Work: a heron-marked blade shouldn't need sharpening. At least, mine doesn't.
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Asha'man of the Black Tower
 
Personally, I like using a power wetstone for profiling and a med and fine oilstone for finishing. My dad is a meatcutter so I have acess to these. I will be buying a tri oilstone in the near future(about $30, but they aren't fast) for my sharpening duties.
 
The Edge-Pro is the best way to go, but if the cost if prohibitive, a decent alternative is the Lansky Diamond system and add on the ultra fine stone. Also get the C-clamp. This system allows you to re-profile the edge when needed and will also produce a shaving sharp edge. The angle is most important and this system is good for rookies like me who have not yet mastered free hand. Also, you can't beat a good set of crock sticks for keeping that razor edge.

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